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Surkamer Family History

Surkamer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Summer, Creamer, Kamer, Kramer, Stromer, Bramer, Ramer, Spraker

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Where is the Surkamer family from?

You can see how Surkamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Surkamer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Surkamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Surkamer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Surkamer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Surkamer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Surkamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Surkamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Surkamer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Surkamer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Surkamer. For the veterans among your Surkamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Surkamer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Surkamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Surkamer in 1966 was 87, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Surkamer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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